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Oklahoma Parents Center
Mission Statement
Oklahoma Parents Center is dedicated to the inclusion and equality of children and adults with disabilities. Our mission is to train, inform, educate, and support parents, families, professionals and consumers in building partnerships that meet the needs of children and youth with the full range of disabilities ages birth through twenty-six.
Winter 2010
Sensitive SantaSensitive Santa
Considering approximately three to six children out of every 1,000 have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it can be difficult for families of children with autism to enjoy some of the holiday celebrations and traditions most people take for granted, including simple things like sitting on Santa’s lap in a busy shopping mall. That is why families with children with special needs are invited to Tulsa Promenade Mall on Sunday, December 5, 2010 from 9AM-11AM this season to celebrate “Sensitive Santa” an event that caters to children with autism and allows them to enjoy one of the holiday’s joyous memories - sitting on Santa’s lap.
For the event, the Santa area will become “sensory friendly,” meaning the lights and music will be turned down, staff will be instructed to avoid loud, distracting movements, and the mall will be closed to shoppers. Tulsa Promenade Mall in partnership with Worldwide Photography will also provide each family that attends with a free 4 x 6 photo keepsake to commemorate the holiday season. “We wanted to create an event that celebrates the spirit of the holiday season and brings a small, but memorable part of the holiday season to families with autism,” said Susan Frederick, Marketing Director, Tulsa Promenade Mall. “‘Sensitive Santa’ will allow these children to experience the same enjoyment with Santa, but in a much calmer, less intimidating environment.”
Please Note: This is a special event for ALL children with special needs!!!
First come, first serve basis though!!!

Oklahoma Parents Center
Mission Statement
Oklahoma Parents Center is dedicated to the inclusion and equality of children and adults with disabilities. Our mission is to train, inform, educate, and support parents, families, professionals and consumers in building partnerships that meet the needs of children and youth with the full range of disabilities ages birth through twenty-six.
Winter 2010
Sensitive SantaSensitive Santa
Considering approximately three to six children out of every 1,000 have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it can be difficult for families of children with autism to enjoy some of the holiday celebrations and traditions most people take for granted, including simple things like sitting on Santa’s lap in a busy shopping mall. That is why families with children with special needs are invited to Tulsa Promenade Mall on Sunday, December 5, 2010 from 9AM-11AM this season to celebrate “Sensitive Santa” an event that caters to children with autism and allows them to enjoy one of the holiday’s joyous memories - sitting on Santa’s lap.
For the event, the Santa area will become “sensory friendly,” meaning the lights and music will be turned down, staff will be instructed to avoid loud, distracting movements, and the mall will be closed to shoppers. Tulsa Promenade Mall in partnership with Worldwide Photography will also provide each family that attends with a free 4 x 6 photo keepsake to commemorate the holiday season. “We wanted to create an event that celebrates the spirit of the holiday season and brings a small, but memorable part of the holiday season to families with autism,” said Susan Frederick, Marketing Director, Tulsa Promenade Mall. “‘Sensitive Santa’ will allow these children to experience the same enjoyment with Santa, but in a much calmer, less intimidating environment.”
Please Note: This is a special event for ALL children with special needs!!!
First come, first serve basis though!!!